Haus & Garten

This volume contains a collection of classic articles on growing tomatoes, with a special focus on how to prevent and control common pests and diseases. Highly accessible and full of timeless tips and simple instructions, these articles are ideal for the novice grower, and would make for wonderful additions to collections of allied literature. Contents include: ¿Diseases of Tomatoes¿, ¿Pests¿, ¿Pests and Diseases¿, ¿Tomato Pests and Diseases¿, ¿Diseases of the Tomatö, ¿The Eternal Battle with Insects and Diseases¿, ¿Diseases and Insects¿, and ¿Diseases and Pests¿. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This vintage book is a complete guide to growing fruit in arid locations, being an account of approved fruit-growing practices in the inter-mountain country of the western United States. Profusely illustrated and full of interest and invaluable information, this volume will appeal to modern American fruit growers, and would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: ¿History and Development of the Fruit Industry¿, ¿Daniel Webster¿s Speech¿, ¿Coloradös Horticultural History¿, ¿Location, Exposure, Soils, and Windbreaks¿, ¿Altitude and Fruit-Growing¿, ¿Eastern Slope Fruit Belt¿, ¿Canon Breezes and Frost¿, ¿Orchard Soils¿, ¿Cement Soils¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This vintage book is a comprehensive guide to growing pears. With information on planting, pruning, harvesting, marketing, and many other related aspects, this volume constitutes an invaluable resource for the modern grower, and is not to be missed by collectors. Contents include: ¿Varieties¿, ¿A Complete List of Kinds¿, ¿Consult the Fruit Merchant¿, ¿Pennsylvania Horticultural Society¿, ¿Aspect¿, ¿Shelter an Orchard¿, ¿A Hedge of Pears¿, ¿Preparation of the Soil¿, ¿Lifting the Sub-Soil Plow¿, ¿Laying Tiles¿, ¿Basement Story¿, ¿Distance Between Rows¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This volume contains a collection of vintage articles on the fertilisation of fruit trees, with information on different types of fertiliser, methods, tools and equipment, common problems, and more. These timeless articles will be of considerable utility to modern fruit growers, and would make for great additions to collections of allied literature. Contents include: ¿Fertilizers and Fruit Lands¿, ¿Fertilization of Apples in Wayne and Orleans Counties¿, ¿Fertilizing Oranges¿, ¿Feeding Trees in the Apple Orchard¿, ¿Fertilizers and Shade Crops in Arid Regions¿, ¿Fertilizing the Irrigated Orchard¿, ¿Feeding Fruit Trees¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This volume contains a collection of vintage articles on the subject of cucumber and tomato growing, with information on planting, fertilising, pests and diseases, harvesting, marketing, and many other related aspects. These articles have been carefully chosen for the modern reader, and will be of utility to both existing and prospective growers. Contents include: ¿Tomato and Cucumber Culture, by A. A. Richards¿, ¿Tomatoes and Cucumbers, by J. S. Dakers¿, and ¿Tomato and Cucumber Growth for Profit, by J. W. Morton¿. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This vintage volume contains a comprehensive guide to growing cranberries, with information on natural history, common problems, harvesting, storing, and all other related aspects. Complete and accessible, this handbook constitutes a must-read for those with a practical interest in cranberry production, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: ¿Natural History of the Cranberry¿, ¿First Growers¿, ¿Difficulties of Cultivation¿, ¿Failures and their Causes¿, ¿The Fruits of Experience¿, ¿Average Yields of Early Crops¿, ¿Proper Locations of Cranberry Patches¿, ¿Uplands not Suitable¿, ¿Reasons Why¿, ¿Stagnant Water¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This book is a collection of classic articles on the subject of strawberry growing, with information on selection, planting, fertilising, harvesting, and many other related aspects. Highly accessible and full of invaluable tips, these articles are ideal for those with little previous experience, and would make for worthy additions to collections of allied literature. Contents include: ¿Modern Strawberry Growing, by Albery E. Wilkinson¿, ¿The Strawberry, by Samuel Frasier¿, ¿The Strawberry and its Culture with a Descriptive Catalogue of All Known Varieties, by J. M. Merrick¿, and ¿A Complete Manual for the Cultivation of the Strawberry, by R. G. Pardee¿. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of peach and nectarine production, with a special focus on growing in America. Full of handy tips and simple instructions, these articles will be of considerable utility to the modern fruit growers, and would make for valuable additions to collections of related literature. Contents include: ¿Dwarf Fruit Trees¿, ¿The Peach and Nectarine¿, ¿Cultivation of the Peach and the Nectarine¿, ¿The Nectarine¿, ¿Peaches, Nectarines for Americans¿, ¿Peaches and Nectarines ¿ First Steps¿, ¿Peaches and Nectarines ¿ Harvest¿, Growing Nectarines in Californiä, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This volume contains a collection of vintage articles on growing cherries, with information on planting, pruning, harvesting, and other related aspects. Profusely illustrated and written in simple, plain language, these articles will be of considerable utility to the budding gardener, and would make for great additions to collections of related literature. Contents include: ¿Growing Cherry Trees for Amateurs¿, ¿Illustrated Cherry Growing¿, ¿Pests and Diseases of the Cherry¿, ¿Cherry Growing for Amateurs¿, ¿Growing Cherries¿, ¿Cherry Variety¿, ¿The ABC of Cherry Growing¿, ¿Growing Cherry Trees in Californiä, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This book is a collection of vintage articles on the production of blackberries, loganberries, and hybrid berries. Profusely illustrated and written in simple, plain language, these articles will be of considerable utility to the novice gardener, and would make for great additions to collections of related literature. Contents include: ¿Loganberry, Blackberry and Allied Berries by Frederick Keeble¿, ¿the Blackberry by Jacob Biggle¿, ¿Loganberries and Hybrid Berries by Mr. Cuthbert¿, ¿Pruning Blackberries and Raspberries by L. H. Bailey¿, ¿Blackberries, Loganberries and Hybrid Berries¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This vintage book is a complete guide to growing apples, with information growing in orchards, pests and diseases, harvesting, marketing, tools and equipment, and many other related aspects. Profusely illustrated and full of useful tips, this volume will appeal to existing and prospective fruit growers alike, and would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: ¿The Standard¿, ¿The Half-Standard¿, ¿The Bush¿, ¿The Cordon¿, ¿The Espalier¿, ¿Planting Distances¿, ¿Apple Stocks¿, ¿Stocks for Standards and Half-Standards¿, ¿The Type II Stock¿, ¿Type IX¿, ¿Cordons and Espaliers¿, ¿Soil Preparation¿, ¿When to Plant¿, ¿How to Plant¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This vintage volume contains a detailed guide to different types of fruit trees, with a special focus on dwarf pyramids and cordons. Easy-to-digest and packed full of handy tips and simple instructions, this volume is highly recommended for those with a practical interest in growing fruit, and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage agricultural literature. Contents include: ¿Site¿, ¿Soil¿, ¿Stocks¿, ¿Preliminary Manuring and Cultivation¿, ¿Distances Apart¿, ¿Planting¿, ¿Pruning¿, ¿Second Year Work¿, ¿Subsequent Management¿, ¿Grassing Down¿, ¿Bark Ringing¿, ¿Varieties¿, ¿Pears¿, ¿Pollination¿, ¿Length of Life¿, ¿Finance¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This vintage book is a detailed article on maintaining and rejuvenating old and neglected fruit trees. Written in plain language and profusely illustrated, this article will be of considerable utility to farmers and orchard owners, and would make for a useful addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: ¿Destroy Old Short-Lived Trees¿, ¿Points to Consider¿, ¿Old Apple Orchard¿, ¿Pruning Neglected Trees¿, ¿Dead Wood Worse than useless¿, ¿Dealing with Y-Crotch Trunks¿, ¿Renovating Old Peach Trees¿, and ¿Soil Improvement¿. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing ¿How to Reclaim and Restore Neglected Old Fruit Trees¿ now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This book is a vintage article on the subject of growing melons, with a special focus on the management of melons at different stages of growth. Full of invaluable tips and simple instructions, this article will be of considerable utility to anyone occupied in melon production, and would make for a great addition to collections of fruit growing literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.